Senior Software Engineer

About RelyComply

RelyComply is a pioneering AI-powered anti-financial crime technology company on a mission to empower financial institutions with intelligent, automated, and scalable solutions that combat financial crime and drive regulatory confidence. We are committed to transforming outdated processes into efficient, data-driven systems that support innovation, transparency, and trust across global financial ecosystems.

Our values - Innovation, Compliance Excellence, Integrity, Efficiency, and Customer-Centricity - are embedded in everything we do. RelyComply’s robust, end-to-end platform simplifies KYC, KYB, and AML workflows for banks, fintechs, and enterprise clients using real-time monitoring, advanced analytics, and low-code extensibility. Our strategic focus on product innovation, global expansion, seamless integrations, and operational efficiency through automation sets us apart as the trusted partner for digital-first organizations. Join a high-growth, values-driven team committed to making compliance smarter, faster, and more impactful across the world.

Role Overview

As a core software developer at RelyComply, you will play a pivotal role in building and enhancing the heart of our compliance platform. You’ll bring strong software engineering expertise to architect, implement, and improve foundational systems that drive innovation, scalability, and reliability for our global clients. Your contributions will directly elevate our platform’s capability to combat financial crime and empower regulatory confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain core platform features with a focus on scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Analyze requirements and translate them into robust, high-quality software solutions.
• Refactor and modernize legacy systems to unlock future innovation and improve technical health.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that align with business objectives and regulatory standards.
• Continuously identify areas for architectural improvement, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to and uphold best practices in coding, code reviews, testing, and software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth.
• Drive incremental improvements in system architecture to ensure each change leaves the platform in a better state.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in core software engineering or platform development.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, Go, or similar.
• Strong experience with system architecture, distributed systems, and requirements analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively solve complex technical problems while balancing risk and value.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience leading architectural redesigns or modernization initiatives in high-scale environments.
• Proven track record of mentoring or technically guiding engineering teams.
• Familiarity with cloud-based architectures (AWS, GCP, Azure) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Background in fintech, SaaS, enterprise software, or platform engineering.

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent delivery of new features and platform enhancements on time and to specification (90%+ on-time delivery).
• Tangible reduction in critical technical debt (20% within 6 months) through codebase improvements and refactoring.
• Active contribution to team knowledge sharing and mentorship, with at least 8 sessions conducted annually.
• Measurable impact on system scalability, maintainability, and performance—such as reduction in critical bug reports and improved key performance benchmarks.

Why Join RelyComply?

Impact: At RelyComply, your engineering will directly empower banks, fintechs, and global enterprises to fight financial crime and foster transparency in the financial sector. The features and systems you build will have an immediate, real-world impact, protecting financial systems from illicit activities and enabling a safer, more trustworthy global economy.

Growth: You’ll grow as a holistic engineer, building and refining a high-performance, AI-powered platform that is core to our mission. RelyComply emphasizes skill development over specialization, so you’ll gain deep experience in scalable systems, architecture, and problem-solving, with opportunities to expand your technical and leadership capabilities as we scale.

Team: Join a team that’s collaborative, values-driven, and intellectually rigorous. We hire for strengths, support each other’s growth, and trust every engineer to own their work and make decisions that shape our direction. You’ll be surrounded by ambitious, sensible, and knowledgeable peers invested in building something meaningful together.

Innovation: You’ll work at the forefront of compliance technology, using modern tools—machine learning, NLP, predictive analytics, low-code interfaces—to solve complex engineering challenges. RelyComply’s culture encourages creative problem-solving and continuous architectural improvement, giving you space to experiment and implement new ideas.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary
• 25 days of annual leave
• Laptop and whatever else you need to work productively, whether that’s a 4k screen, noise-cancelling headphones or a co-working membership
• Ongoing professional development, training, and mentorship programs
• Opportunities to attend industry events, webinars, and conferences
• Inclusive, innovative company culture where your ideas drive real impact
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance and productivity.

How to Apply

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To apply, please submit your resume and a portfolio or samples of your relevant written or design work (links or attachments accepted) via our online application portal.

Recruitment Process:

To apply, please submit your up-to-date resume and any relevant portfolio or project samples that demonstrate your core software engineering experience. No cover letter is required.

Our recruitment process is designed to be transparent and efficient:

1. Initial Screening (30 minutes): A call with our Talent Acquisition team to review your experience, motivations, and alignment with RelyComply’s values.

2. Technical Assessment: A practical coding and architecture exercise relevant to our platform, conducted remotely.

3. Technical Interview (120 minutes): Deep-dive session with one or more senior engineers to discuss your approach to system design, problem-solving, and technical decision-making.

4. Final Discussion (30 minutes): Conversation with a leader or hiring manager to review your questions, discuss next steps, and ensure mutual fit.

You will receive prompt updates at every stage. Most candidates can expect the process to be completed within 2-3 weeks from application. We look forward to seeing how you’ll help shape the future of compliance technology at RelyComply!